GERALD WILSON INTERVIEW ON “ALL THAT JAZZ” Saturday 9/20
GERALD WILSON INTERVIEW ON ALL THAT JAZZ Gerald Wilson, whose eight-decade career as a jazz composer, arranger, big band leader and trumpeter spanned generations, styles, and geography, died last week in Los Angeles. He was 96. In his memory, a…
Big Horn Music Festival Recap
Big Horn Music Festival:Â Mt. Baldy While everyone down in Claremont was sluggishly slurping podges and smoothies while melting away in the 100+ degree heat, I escaped to the peak of Baldy for the Big Horn Baldy Bluegrass Festival. A bunch…
DON SHELTON TO GUEST ON “ALL THAT JAZZ”, Saturday, August 23rd
UPDATE: Larry the Fox's recent interview of Don Shelton, legendary jazz musician and vocalist, has been uploaded to the KSPC website (https://kspc.org/multimedia/audio/interviews/). Don Shelton, a musician's musician, will be a guest on Larry the Fox's show "All that Jazz" at 4:00…
KSPC Music Charts 8/11
I had a big weekend moving all my stuff out of my old house and into my room on campus and now all that's left for this summer is to get ready for next semester at the station and get…
Xiu Xiu / Circuit Des Yeux / Dead Rider, the Echo 7/29
Why did Haley Foher (Circuit Des Yeux) appear 10 feet tall when she suddenly rose from her chair toward the end of her commanding set of stripped-down tracks from 2014’s excellent Overdue? Why does Matt Espy lend his…
In-Studio TONIGHT 7/30: KSPC Premiere of the Wild Reed’s “Blind and Brave” on Flowerhours
Tonight! 3/5 of "Flowerhours" favorites the Wild Reeds will be guest DJing and premiering songs from their soon-to-be released album "Blind and Brave." Tune in on the earlier end of 8-10pm to hear Kinsey, Nick, and Nick pick tunes and discuss hopes,…
2014 Summer Concert Series Week 2 Rewind: Amps For Christ
In keeping with a longstanding tradition of bringing (always) awesome and (frequently) local music to Rhino Records, KSPC recently hit a high point with their Summer Concert Series. On Sunday, July 20th the Inland Empire was treated to a rare…
Haunted Summer In-Studio 2/25
There are a lot of KSPC faves on this weekend's upcoming Viva! Pomona lineup -- including Haunted Summer, who played at KSPC back in February. Here's a few select tracks from that performance -- xoxo KSPC Track 1 - All…
2014 Summer Concert Series Week 1 Rewind: Midlife Crisis Winery and Endless Bummer
Hey KSPCers! Sunday marked the successful close to the first week of the 2014 Summer Concert Series from KSPC and Rhino Records. For those of you who came out to join us last week, we thank you, and we hope…
KSPC Music Charts 7/14
Happy Tuesday, everyone! I'm getting ready to head back home to Kentucky This Friday, and I'm excited to relax and meet my parents' new dog! Enough about me, here's KSPC's top 200 charts for this week! 1 CURTIS HARDING Soul…
The Effervescent Emily Wells
The Echo was once again graced with Emily Wells presence on June 17th. Every time without fail I am blown away by Emily Wells' performances in Los Angeles. Having lived here she has a certain hometown love for this city…
KSPC Music Charts 6/28
What's up, everybody! Hope you all had a good weekend and are excited for the short week ahead. Without further ado, let's check out the KSPC Charts for last week: 1 SUB LIQUID Beneath Your Reflection [Sub Liquid] 2 KLAUS…
Interview: Guitarist Steve Kahn on Tony Palkovic’s Jazz Show 7/1
Listen in for a lively interview with guitarist Steve Kahn on the Tony Palkovic Jazz Show this Tuesday, July 1 from noon - 2pm.
KSPC and Rhino Records 2014 Summer Concert Series: July Calendar
It’s officially summertime in the Inland Empire, which can only mean one thing: KSPC and Rhino Records bring you the 2014 Summer Concert Series! Come down to Rhino Records in Claremont Village for free weekly in-store performances from your favorite…
Summer Residencies in Full Bloom!
There is much to be said about the local music scene and all of the talented residency shows that are within our grasp. June 9th at The Echo was a prime example of this. Each artist on the lineup had…
Interview: All Handel, All the Time! Graydon Beeks on Going for Baroque
All Handel, All the Time! Tim’s guest on this week’s Going for Baroque (Friday from noon - 2pm) will be Prof. Graydon Beeks, member of the Pomona College Music Faculty, renowned baroque music scholar and President of the American Handel…
KSPC Charts 6/9 – 6/15/14
1 DE LUX Voyage [Innovative Leisure] 2 NIGHTMARES ON WAX N.O.W. Is The Time [Warp] 3 CARLA BOZULICH Boy [Constellation] 4 DENNEY AND THE JETS Mexican Coke [Burger-Limited Fanfare] 5 GAP DREAM Shine Your Light [Burger] 6 LA SERA Hour…
KSPC Charts 5/19 – 5/25/14
1 GAMBLES I Can't Keep Still When It Comes To You [EP] (GMBLS) 2 LES CLAYPOOL'S DUO DE TWANG Four Foot Shack (ATO) 3 MAC DEMARCO Salad Days (Captured Tracks) 4 TRADITIONAL FOOLS The Traditional Fools (In the Red) 5…
No-chella Interview with Dean Spunt of No Age
Dean Spunt—drummer and singer of the Avant-punk band No Age—graced the No-chella festival with his side project on Saturday, April 19th. Alongside him were Beth Houfek, a Los Angeles based graphic designer, Michelle Suarez, who is currently in a band…
KSPC Charts 4/13/14-4/19/14
1. MAC DEMARCO, Salad Days, Captured Tracks 2. PURE X, Angel, Fat Possum 3. ANGEL OLSEN, Burn Your Fire For No Witness, Jagjaguwar 4. SPEEDY ORTIZ, Real Hair [EP], Carpark 5. MAS YSA, Worth, Downtown 6. MOZES AND THE FIRSTBORN,…